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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden dives for the goal line and a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
KC survives errors, takes AFC West with 23-16 win over Pats

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 08, 2019 08:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) heads to the locker room after stopping to sign autographs for fans following a 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Chiefs clinch AFC West; Ravens clinch playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:52 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) pulls in a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Patriots have much to clean up with Chiefs up next

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2019 05:45 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore celebrates his interception against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots defense shines against NFL’s top-ranked offense

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 25, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott calls signals at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats hold Cowboys’ No. 1 offense without TD in 13-9 win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 24, 2019 07:48 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) leaps past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) and Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Seahawks remain unbeaten on road, win at Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, leaves the field after shaking hands with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons trade receiver Mohamed Sanu to Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 22, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

New England Patriots' J.C. Jackson (27) and New York Jets' Sam Darnold (14) fights for control of the ball in the end zone after it was snapped over the head of Darnold during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots scored a safety on the play. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 to remain undefeated

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 21, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, right, hits New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones after he released a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats win, but injuries and offensive execution are concerns

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Summer of drama leads Antonio Brown to no-nonsense Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham drops back to pass against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots rookies humbled to survive cuts, look to contribute

By Mark Farinella Sep. 01, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants at New England Patriots 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Pats' Thomas says he's close to return from Achilles' injury

By Mark Farinella Aug. 25, 2019 08:06 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Demaryius Thomas says he's close. He can feel it. "I can feel it certain days and certain days I can't," the veteran wide...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) receives attention on the sideline after an injury in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton injures foot, Brady solid in Patriots' 10-3 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 22, 2019 10:38 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

New England Patriots NFL football head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a news conference, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 11, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush, left, catches the ball during pass defense drills at NFL football practice in Pittsburgh. First-round pick Bush will get a chance to show his eye-opening debut _ when the inside linebacker made 10 tackles against Tampa Bay _ was a taste of things to come. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Aloha: Rams and Cowboys face off in Honolulu

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers, defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew (35), catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Kyler Murray makes debut as Cards top Chargers

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2019 10:55 PM EDT